Immersive works from international artists – including Hong Kong luminary Kingsley Ng – mark the revival of the brand’s worldwide showcase for contemporary art

HONG KONG, March 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — On 25 March 2024, The Peninsula will herald the return of its lauded global art programme, “Art in Resonance,” with a new exhibition at its flagship Hong Kong hotel. The opening, which kicks off during Hong Kong Art Week, features specially commissioned works from four visionary artists: Elise Morin, Kingsley Ng, Lachlan Turczan, and Saya Woolfalk. The exhibition will be open to the public through 17 May.

Originally introduced by The Peninsula in 2019 in collaboration with global cultural advisors Isolde Brielmaier and Bettina Prentice, Art in Resonance offers Peninsula guests deeply immersive experiences in their hotels’ respective destination cities. The programme also supports the larger cultural ecosystem by providing emerging artists with the funding, curatorial support and logistical capabilities that allow them to produce significant and complex new public artworks.

“This programme has always been about us committing to a deeper and more impactful engagement with artists – providing patronage, and a foundational platform for their work, rather than being passive venues,” said Gareth Roberts, Deputy Chief Operating Officer, The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels, Limited. “We are especially proud to have given Hong Kong artist Kingsley Ng the ability to produce his most ambitious project to date. Ng has certainly proven that the hotel’s legendary façade remains a fertile canvas for artistic imagination.”

Strikingly Immersive and Innovative New Works 

The exhibition will see Kingsley Ng (b. 1980, Hong Kong, China) unveil Esmeralda; a monumental kinetic installation created expressly for the hotel’s iconic forecourt. The piece takes its title from Italo Calvino’s celebrated 1972 novel Invisible Cities: a meditation on culture, memory, truth, past and present. Made with jade-coloured ribbons, each spanning 36 meters in length and individually controlled by motorised winches, Esmeralda will undulate between the physics of gravity and the buoyancy of air. The colossal work allows the artist to evoke the ephemeral ocean tides that have brought travellers to Hong Kong from all over the world for centuries.

Another dynamic work commissioned for the 2024 exhibit is Lachlan Turczan’s (b. 1993, Los Angeles, USA) Harmonic Resonance – a kinetic sculpture providing a hypnotic, meditative exploration of visible sound. The work features a parabolic mirror measuring over 1.6m in diameter, which encloses a shallow pool of water, where low-frequency infrasonic tones allow the artist to choreograph oscillating patterns to form on the water’s surface. “I have spent the past decade refining an art practice that follows a simple, natural algorithm: sound shapes water, water shapes light,” explained the artist, who cites the California Light and Space Movement from the 1960s as a major influence.

Elise Morin‘s (b. 1978, Paris, France) glittering SOLI , originally commissioned in 2019, has been significantly expanded for the Hong Kong exhibition. Morin’s multidisciplinary studio practice fuses science, art, and technology as she continues her exploration of landscape as a genre. The sculpture – made from thousands of obsolete CDs, each industrially pulverized according to their security grade – is reminiscent of the resplendent palaces of her native France, but instead offers a quiet commentary on the material burden of waste.

Finally, Saya Woolfalk (b. 1979, Gifu, Japan) will present Visionary Reality Portal, an immersive and multisensory digital-meditation chamber. Woolfalk’s studio practice is devoted to her ongoing series The Empathics – a fictional group that merges DNA with plants in order to achieve utopia. Through the Empathics’ physical transformation, the artist is able to explore themes of hybridity, spirituality, ethnography, and racial discourse. Housed in a purpose-built space on the ground floor, Visionary Reality Portal is constructed from hand-painted paper, live-action, and 3D animation, and includes a myriad of cultural references from mandalas to stained glass windows to nkisi (sacred traditional African objects that embody animal spirits). Woolfalk has also designed a custom Instagram filter that can be used within the exhibit, allowing visitors to become part of the installation, and form a lasting part of the artist’s digital archive. 

“From the inception of the Art in Resonance programme, The Peninsula Hotels has consistently demonstrated a brave commitment to artists’ visions,” said Bettina Prentice, co-curator of the Hong Kong exhibition. “By choosing to act as an incubator for bold and experimental ideas from new voices, the brand has made these complex concepts into reality.”

A Brand-wide Commitment to Contemporary Arts

The Peninsula has been committed to promoting the rich and vibrant cultural aspects of its properties’ destination cities for generations by inviting its guests to engage with art through numerous channels. The group has hosted artist residencies, mounted enriching and culturally representative exhibits, talks and symposia, and offered studio visits and workshops with local creators whose work exemplifies the distinctive flavour and energy of their home cities.

The exhibition artworks will remain at The Peninsula Hong Kong through 17 May, after which they will be displayed at other Peninsula properties, and joined by additional, newly commissioned installations from local artists. For the duration of the exhibit, The Peninsula Hong Kong will offer visitors free access to all pieces, as well as guided tours and activities that further illuminate the city’s vibrant art scene.

In tandem with the exhibition, The Peninsula Hong Kong will offer guests a special cocktail menu of Art in Resonance concoctions at the Felix Lab in Collectors’ Lounge of Art Basel Hong Kong. The menu features four cocktails and a mocktail, all conceived to resonate with the hotel’s art installations: Potato Soliloquy, Grape Soliloquy, Succulent Soliloquy, Corn Soliloquy and the non-alcoholic Coconut Soliloquy. They will also be available at The Bar of The Peninsula Hong Kong from 26 March to 17 May 2024. 

More information can be found at The Peninsula’s Art in Resonance programme webpage,  www.peninsula.com/art.

About The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels, Limited (HSH) 
Incorporated in 1866 and listed on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong (00045), HSH is the holding company of a Group which is engaged in the ownership, development and management of prestigious hotel, commercial and residential properties in key locations in Asia, the United States and Europe, as well as the provision of tourism and leisure, club management and other services. The Peninsula Hotels portfolio comprises The Peninsula Hong Kong, The Peninsula Shanghai, The Peninsula Beijing, The Peninsula Tokyo, The Peninsula New York, The Peninsula Chicago, The Peninsula Beverly Hills, The Peninsula London, The Peninsula Paris, The Peninsula Istanbul, The Peninsula Bangkok and The Peninsula Manila. The property portfolio of the Group includes The Repulse Bay Complex, The Peak Tower and St. John’s Building in Hong Kong; The Landmark in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam; and 21 avenue Kléber in Paris, France. The clubs and services portfolio of the Group includes The Peak Tram in Hong Kong; Quail Lodge & Golf Club in Carmel, California; Peninsula Clubs and Consultancy Services, Peninsula Merchandising, and Tai Pan Laundry in Hong Kong. 

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CHONGQING, China, March 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — A news report from iChongqing – Chongqing – On March 21, the 2024 Chengdu-Chongqing Sports Industry Alliance and the 6th Chongqing Sports Industry Expo launched at the Chongqing International Convention and Exhibition Center (Nanping) in Southwest China’s Chongqing.

This three-day event aims to integrate sports, consumption, and industry. It showcases the latest trends in the sports industry and provides a grand sports carnival for enthusiasts. Additionally, this expo is one of the highlights of the 2024 Chongqing Marathon International Consumer Season.

Featuring over ten major exhibition areas, such as Chengdu Sports, Sports and Travel Integration, Outdoor Camping, Fitness and Health, Fashion Sports, Ice and Snow Sports, Digital Sports, and Sports Training, the expo hosts more than 300 renowned sports brands from the United States, Canada, as well as provinces and cities such as Sichuan, Fujian, Shanghai, and Shandong.

With over a thousand products on display, ranging from sportswear to fitness equipment, energy supplements, smart wearables, injury rehabilitation, and hotpot delicacies, the expo caters to diverse interests within the sports industry.

Eight sports strategic cooperation projects were signed at the opening ceremony, including a remarkable 1 billion yuan(about $0.138 billion) contract for a fishing tackle production project in Nan’an District. Furthermore, several key projects were unveiled, totaling contracts exceeding 2 billion yuan, providing substantial momentum for the construction of the sports industry in Chongqing and driving the development of the city’s sports sector.

Simultaneously, the 2024 China Aviation Science Popularization Conference and the 8th National Youth Drone Competition were announced to be held in Chongqing.

In conjunction with the expo, various events, such as the China Marathon Grand Slam Season Three Hero Gathering, the China Road Running Industry Development and Innovation Dialogue, as well as roadshows for Chengdu-Chongqing trendy sports brands and sports industry projects, will take place.

Enhancing Chengdu-Chongqing Interaction

The expo focuses on serving the construction of the Chengdu-Chongqing economic circle by strengthening sports interaction in the region and accelerating the high-quality development of sports in the area.

The expo received guidance from the Sports Bureaus of Sichuan Province and Chengdu City and saw participation from various sports authorities, associations, and sports goods enterprises across Sichuan Province, fostering closer collaboration between Chongqing and Sichuan.

Moreover, a “Chengdu-Chongqing Trendy Sports Brand Live Streaming Sales Festival” will be held during the expo. It will feature continuous live-streaming sessions inviting sports brands from both cities to participate, further promoting the integration of commerce, tourism, and sports.

Dazzling Showcases and Performances

Throughout the event, activities such as the China Road Running Industry Development and Innovation Dialogue will bring together prominent industry organizations, sports stars, and Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) to provide insights and engage in discussions with attendees.

Additionally, over 20 companies, including Beijing Leon and Heartbeat Players, will conduct project presentations and performances, with nearly 20 sports and cultural exhibitions scheduled over the three days.

Promoting Sports Accessibility

Over 1,000 companies will collaborate online and offline during the expo to offer promotions, with discounts totaling nearly 5 million yuan. Over 100 exhibitors at the expo will provide interactive promotions on various products, including sports equipment, outdoor gear, and cultural products.

Furthermore, the expo will feature the “Chongqing Marathon Hotpot” activity, where a giant hotpot capable of serving 24 people simultaneously will be set up, showcasing 24 renowned hotpot brands and related ingredients. This initiative aims to give visiting runners an authentic taste of Chongqing’s famous hotpot cuisine.

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SHENZHEN, China, March 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — As a “trendy portable” brand created by top designers and artists, yoose®️ is dedicated to seamlessly blending trend culture with industrial technology to present products that are mini, more portable, and imbued with a stronger sense of design and quality. The yoose Spring Event now unveils three brand-new products for users.

MINI 2.0, building upon the foundation of the original 5 color options, introduces 2 new color variants: Linen White and Klein Blue. Its luminous metallic finish exudes a unique and dazzling shine, showcasing self-expression and lifestyle attitudes with different colors. Equipped with an 8000 RPM brushless motor, it delivers a 33% increase in powerful driving force, along with a thinner blade mesh, larger gaps, and a 360° fit blade head, ensuring a truly swift and thorough shave. With dual 400mAh batteries, it provides a long-lasting battery life up to 30 days, allowing for shaving anytime, anywhere.

yoose’s first 3-in-1 men’s grooming kit, the MINI Cube series, caters to shaving, nose hair trimming, and facial cleansing needs. Transitioning from individual items such as cigarettes, mobile phones, and car keys to an all-in-one grooming set represents a new trend in essential items for trendy men at home and on the go. With its rounded alloy body and golf ball-sized design, it offers ultimate portability, meeting users’ grooming needs whether in the car, on business trips, or during travels.

yoose introduces its original “7” shaped high-speed hair dryer series, featuring a revolutionary 7-shaped aerodynamic unobstructed wind tunnel design. Departing from the traditional hammer-shaped high-speed hair dryer aesthetic, weighing 36% lighter than conventional hair dryers. Paired with streamlined airflow nozzles, it caters to various hairstyles. With a high-speed motor of 110,000 rotations per minute and equipped with 200 million negative ions, it bids farewell to dry and frizzy hair. Additionally, it comes in three color options: blue, pink, and white, breaking away from traditional color schemes to accommodate different personality preferences.

These products are available in the mid of April.

About yoose

Brand Vision: Ultimate Individuality, Leading Trends

Brand Value: yoose is committed to providing global users with smaller, trendier, and more portable high-quality personal care products through original design and exquisite production technology. yoose dares to innovate with different and avant-garde designs, creating more products for consumers.

For more information, please visit https://yoosetech.com

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Countertop oven underlines home appliance giant’s commitment to connectivity standard

SINGAPORE, March 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Matter is the foundation for connected things. It offers consumers an industry-unifying connectivity standard that securely and seamlessly connects compatible devices and systems with one another irrespective of their brand or device type.

After being among the first companies to achieve Matter certification for an air conditioner and to demonstrate a Matter-connected fan purifier and dishwasher, Midea continues to show its commitment to Matter with the demonstration of the Matter-connected X23 TastePro oven at the Alliance Member Meeting in Singapore from 18^th to 21^st March.

With Matter-connectivity, the Midea X23 TastePro oven offers a fast and secure unified setup process so users can follow the same process to get connected regardless whether it is their oven, dishwasher, or air conditioner. Once set up, the Midea X23 TastePro oven will be able to connect with other devices that support Matter in the rest of your home regardless of brand. The X23 TastePro oven represents a further milestone by welcoming in another essential home appliance into the Matter family.

Beyond Matter-connectivity, the Midea X23 TastePro oven already boasts a host of surprisingly-friendly features that make users life easier:

–  Bake, roast, and grill with one appliance
–  Patented graphene technology for precise cooking
–  Reduced cooking time with XpressHeating technology

For more information about Midea and its range of smart home appliances, please visit www.midea.com.

About Matter

Matter is the foundation for connected things. This industry-unifying standard has a promise of reliable, secure connectivity – a seal of approval that devices will work seamlessly together, today, and tomorrow. Matter is creating more connections between more objects, simplifying development for manufacturers, and increasing compatibility for consumers. This collaborative breakthrough is built on proven technologies and guided by the Connectivity Standards Alliance, whose members come together from across industries to transform the future of connectivity.

Midea Group has been leading and participating in the MATTER v1.3 standard, the development of test plans, test scripts and SDK extensions, and became a major contributor to many smart appliance types such as Microwave Ovens, Ovens, Refrigerators, Room Air Conditioners, Dishwashers, Laundry Washers and Fans. In 2023 alone, Midea showcased various smart products using Matter at the CSA Member Meetings in Seoul, South Korea, Boston, USA and Geneva, Switzerland.

About Connectivity Standards Alliance (CSA)

The Connectivity Standards Alliance is a global organization dedicated to advancing open, interoperable standards for smart home and IoT devices. By fostering collaboration among industry leaders and stakeholders, CSA aims to drive innovation and create a more connected world for all. 

About Midea Group

Midea Group, established in 1968, is a leading global high-technology company ranked #278 on the 2023 Fortune Global 500 list, and one of the world’s largest home appliance manufacturing companies which businesses go beyond smart home appliances. In early 2021 the company streamlined its core units into five high-growth business pillars to pave the new future growth path: Smart Home, Electro-Mechanical, Building Technologies, Robotics & Automation and Digital Innovation.

All businesses of Midea Group are striving for one credo: #HumanizingTechnology.

www.midea.com
www.midea-group.com 

Contact

MATTER RELATED INQUIRIES
Patrick Serrato
Alliance Board Member & Head of IoT
Midea America Corp.
patrickserrato@midea.com

MIDEA X23 RELATED INQUIRIES
Chris Lau
Jia3.liu@midea.com

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SINGAPORE, March 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — A news report by TravelLink: 

From March 19^th to 22^nd, Sanya Tourism Board, in collaboration with tourism-related enterprises from the Sanya Economic Circle, launches on a series of tourism marketing and promotion activities in Singapore for the year of 2024. Through events such as Sanya tourism promotion events, business visits, and discussions on air routes, a bridge for tourism cooperation and exchange between the two destinations was constructed, leveraging Singapore’s status as a global aviation hub. This initiative aims to narrate the story of “Beautiful Sanya” to the international market and expand Sanya’s overseas customer base.

Singapore, being a vital aviation hub globally, serves as a crucial country along the “Maritime Silk Road” and a key inbound market for Sanya. Last December, the successful launch of the “Phnom Penh-Sanya-Singapore” route under the Hainan Free Trade Port established a direct link between two significant points in Southeast Asia. Starting from February this year, the mutual visa exemption between China and Singapore has greatly facilitated bilateral travel, opening doors for cooperation in tourism, education, technology, and more.

In January and February this year, overnight arrivals of Singaporean tourists in Sanya increased by 661% compared to the same period last year. In the eyes of the Singaporean market, Sanya’s comfortable tropical climate, beautiful sunny beaches, diverse water activities, and cost-effective tourism products are highly appealing. Furthermore, Sanya has capitalized on Singapore’s global aviation hub and the visa-free entry policy for tourists from 59 countries under the Hainan Free Trade Port to establish closer ties with the international market in various aspects such as tourism consumption, trade, and cultural exchanges. This effort aims to create multi-destination travel products in Sanya, attracting international tourists from all continents and bringing new opportunities.

From the event onsite, the participating tourism-related enterprises from the Sanya Economic Circle cover various fields including hotel accommodation, transportation, high-end yachts, and wedding tourism. Sanya Tourism Board is dedicated to building a platform for friendly cooperation with foreign partners and deepening international cultural and tourism exchanges. Through closer connections with Singapore’s tourism industry, Sanya Tourism Board aims to reach more overseas target groups, convey the latest tourism product information from Sanya to the global market, and assist enterprises in the Sanya Economic Circle in better understanding the characteristics of target markets. They will optimize and upgrade tourism products accurately according to market demand to attract more overseas tourists to travel in Sanya.

To facilitate consumption for inbound tourists and expand overseas customer markets, Hainan Province has launched the ” Hainan Safe Pay APP”, which focuses on addressing payment inconveniences faced by foreign nationals visiting China, allowing them to conduct traditional card payments without the need to download any additional software. Leveraging various channels and platforms, Sanya Tourism Board will vigorously promote this convenient payment method domestically and internationally. Additionally, consultation and complaint channels have been opened through the “VisitSanya” account on platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram to safeguard the consumer rights of overseas tourists and enhance their willingness to consume.

At the tourism promotion event, representatives from over 30 tourism-related enterprises from Singapore and media representatives attended. They engaged in in-depth discussions with representatives from enterprises in the Sanya Economic Circle, exploring the new face of Sanya’s tourism products and discussing the future of tourism cooperation. As a member of the Silk Road Tourism Cities Alliance, Sanya will continue to strengthen tourism linkage exchanges with destinations along the “Maritime Silk Road.” Next, Sanya Tourism Board will not only conduct tourism marketing and promotion activities in countries and regions along the Silk Road but also further explore inbound tourism markets by planning visits to the Middle East, Europe, Japan, South Korea, and other places to attract more overseas tourists to visit Sanya and promote the accelerated development of the inbound tourism market.

Sanya Tourism Board- Media And Information Department: 
Tel: +86-0898-88561611
Email: morrow.chen@visitsanya.com  

About Sanya Tourism Board:

The Sanya Tourism Board (STB) is a statutory institution launched by the Sanya Municipal People’s Government. Fulfilling the mission entrusted by the state to Hainan FTP to boldly experiment and explore, STB aims to comprehensively enhance the competitiveness and reputation of Sanya as an international tourism destination and become an important platform for efficiently serving the construction of an international center for tourism and consumption in Hainan.

The STB makes tourism promotion plans for Sanya, collaborates with tourism-related enterprises for joint marketing, and carries out such functions as MICE industry development, overseas route development, large-scale activity planning, and business development centered around the six major elements of tourism, such as food, accommodation, transportation, sightseeing, shopping, and entertainment, thus ensuring both city brand promotion and the boost of tourism consumption.

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LONDON, March 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — PA Media Group has today appointed Emily Shelley as its new Chief Executive Officer, the first woman to lead the business in its 155 year history.

PA Media Group CEO, Emily Shelley

Shelley, who was formerly MD of PA’s stock imagery agency Alamy and a board member, began her career with PA as a graduate trainee 25 years ago.

She replaces Clive Marshall, who announced his retirement last year after 14 years at the helm and takes charge as PA continues to grow and expand its portfolio of businesses.

Shelley, who steps into her new role in the coming weeks, said: “When I joined PA as a grad trainee in 1999, I knew this was an organisation where I could build my career. It’s a huge honour to be given the opportunity to take charge of an organisation I love and a brilliant team I respect and care deeply about. 
In the rapidly changing media world PA’s combination of maintaining traditional journalistic excellence and embracing cutting edge technological innovation is, in my view, key to our continued success. 
I’d like to thank Clive personally for his leadership and support and his role in overseeing our transformation from national news agency to international multi-media business.”

PA Media Group Chairman Murdoch MacLennan said: “Emily’s appointment is a tribute both to her remarkable skills and to the strengths and depth of PA Media Group. That she started her career with the business 25 years ago as a graduate trainee is something of which she and we are enormously proud.
Emily’s appointment will ensure we build on the success of Clive’s tenure. We wish her every success and thank Clive for his outstanding service.”

Outgoing CEO Clive Marshall said: “I’ve worked closely with Emily for many years and I couldn’t be happier with the board’s choice of her as my successor. I’ll be leaving the ship in safe and talented hands. I wish her and the entire PA team the very best for the future.”

Shelley began her career at PA as a news production trainee and worked in several editorial roles before launching a digital showbiz news service in 2006 as Showbiz Editor. She became Features Editor in 2007, before moving into various commercial and management positions within PA.
In 2013, Shelley was instrumental in launching a new bespoke content service for corporate clients, and played an integral role in the acquisition of content agency Sticky, then becoming its Managing Director. 
After six years at Sticky, Shelley was appointed MD at Alamy to lead the expanding global platform, post-acquisition. In 2022, Shelley was appointed to the PA Media Group board. 
Her rise to CEO is a powerful reflection of PA’s record for retaining staff and progressing careers.

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SHENZHEN, China, March 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The leading brand in ergonomic product lines, DELUX, is responding to the growing trend in the gaming market by further enriching its gaming product line.

The Company is excited to invite global customers to the 2024 Global Sources Consumer Electronics Show, which is kicking off in April 2024, at AsiaWorld-Expo, where DELUX will be reintroducing its M600 and M900 series.

The brand-new gaming mice series are now available, offering unprecedented gaming experience. Whether a seasoned pro or a novice gamer, DELUX’s gaming mice will be a trusted companion on the gaming journey with the following designs:

Exceptional Performance: Built on technological innovation, every operation is precise and reliable. Whether it’s speed or accuracy, DELUX’s gaming mice will meet users’ demands, enabling users to dominate the gaming battlefield effortlessly.

Lightweight Design: DELUX pays attention to every detail to ensure user’s comfort, allowing them to maintain sharp control even during extended gaming sessions and unleash their gaming potential.

Ergonomic Design: The gaming mice feature an ergonomic design that conforms to the curves of user’s hand, delivering unparalleled comfort and allowing users to excel in gaming with ease.

Exhibition: Hong Kong Global Sources Consumer Electronics Show 2024
Date: 11th-14th, April 2024
Location: AsiaWorld-Expo, Hong Kong S.A.R. (near the airport)
DELUX Booth: 6M24

As DELUX is celebrating its 30th anniversary, the Company is excited to announce that their booth may feature anniversary-themed activities. Looking forward to meeting global customers and partners at DELUX’s booth at Hong Kong Global Sources Consumer Electronics Show 2024.

About DELUX

Founded in 1994, DELUX always focuses on innovation and quality, adhering to industrial design principles, in line with ergonomics and human aesthetics; following the people-oriented design concept and advocating healthy offices to improve work efficiency.

https://deluxworld.com/en

For more information, contact:
Overseas Sales Director
Fiona Xu, email: sales05@deluxworld.com

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